i feel ashamed of son's act?

Question

i have a son who turned 18 few weeks back, and for the first time i let him make an independent decision since he is adult -- to buy the car he likes. i provided him $8000 to buy some used car. He wanted to give me a pleasant surprise about what kind of car he bought. i was thinking maybe it'd be a 1999 or 2000 camry or something similar. But instead he bought a 1984 toyota corolla --- for $8000. He says the guy who sold him the 84 corolla asked $8000 and he gave it to him. The car turned out to be lemon and keeps falling apart every week and ends up in mechanic's shop. How could my son do such a foolish act? i tried to contact the man to tell him that he ripped off my son but the man says nothing illegal was done and that he is free to decide the price of what he sells and my son willingly bought it. Can legal action be taken against the man for selling a lemon at such outrageous price?

Answer 1

You would have to check the lemon law for your state, but I would say no, unless there was some kind of implied warranty, it is legal to sell something for what the market will bear.

Answer 2

Hmmmmmm was it a two-door RWD hatchback?

Those particular Corollas, believe it or not, are actually worth around $8000. Watch EBay for a while. Have you ever heard of the activity called 'drifting'? It was made popular in America by the last Fast and the Furious movie. Before that, there was a Japanese cartoon called Initial D which is now worshiped by everyone in the drifting scene, and the protagonist drove that style of Corolla. Since those Corollas are now incredibly rare in the US and regarded as one of the great drift cars of all time, their price has been rising steadily.

Irony: I anticipate these cars will continue to go up in value until they peak around $16,000. If your son fixes it's problems and avoids driving it off a cliff while drifting, it will have been the best financial decision he could have made. Imagine if he had come home with a big block Chevelle 15 years ago.

And while I am at it, I think everyone has given incomplete advice. If you think your son did something wrong or stupid, don't just say "awe shoot, my bad" or "bad son!" Tell him why you disagree and take the opportunity to give him an economics lesson. I think it's illogical and immoral to try to take recourse against the seller, your son is an adult and we are trying to have a free market economy here. Your states laws may vary but I highly doubt you would have any luck.

Answer 3

He got ripped off pretty damn bad but there's nothing you can do about it because it was a perfectly legal sale (a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it and if someone is willing to pay $8000 for a lemon then...).

If Jon is right and it is a car that is good at drifting then even if it were good and worth that much it might have been a bad choice anyway (young drivers, especially males have a tendency of writing off cars like that). If it's your money you probably should have a veto over its use.

Answer 4

wow yeah..that's a pickle. I would check the lemon law of the state to see if there is actually something you can do. However, unless this was bought in a used car dealership where there is some warranty, then yes, your son should be able to return it or file a claim. However if this is bought from another person, then he should have done more research (with your guidance) and inspect the car from every angle before buying it. The vendor can set whatever price he likes. I mean there are people who buy lemon cars because their hobby is to fix them or are mechanic students.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Just a wild guess here but I bet if he had to buy a car with money he earned he would have made a better decision. I hope that at least now you are making him pay for the repairs, ( or letting him walk) so that he learns the consequences of his actions.

Answer 7

What does an 18 year old knows about cars. Instead you should have gone with him and search for good cars for him. By just giving money, it sound like you don't care about him. If you really cared you should have gone through some trouble and take your son and spend time with him, tell hims your knowledge about cars, and made him work a little for the money. It wouldn't kill him. Sorry to say this, but don't be ashamed of your son's decision, be ashamed of yours.

Answer 8

you shouldn't be feeling ashamed. I'd be feeling a bit silly if I was you. Giving an 18 year old that much money and trusting him to buy a car. You should have gone with him, and at least given your opinion and guidance. As for legal action...I don't think so, but depends where you are from, and what the laws are

Answer 9

lol, a lemon law on a 1984 car??? gimme a break.
you should have just gone with him instead of letting him trade your cow for some very non-magical beans.

LOL, to be honest i think its as much your fault as his.
thats like telling your toddler its time to wipe his own a$$, so you give him some toilet paper and tell him to go nuts, then get mad when he wipes poo all over the wall.

Answer 10

Contact the state attorney before 30 days are up, small claims court too, ya better get a lawyer's advice. Lemon Law